Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Argyll & Bute

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Kilmartin Museum

Kilmartin, Argyll & Bute

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Carnasserie Castle

Kilmartin, Argyll & Bute

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Dunadd Fort

Kilmartin, Argyll & Bute

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Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve

Poltalloch, Argyll & Bute

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Arduaine Garden

Arduaine, Argyll & Bute

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Crarae Garden

Minard, Argyll & Bute

Restaurant

Inver

Strachur, Argyll & Bute

Scandi-influenced dining in a breathtaking lochside location.

Restaurant with rooms

Inver Restaurant & Rooms

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute

Quality Assessed

A beautifully converted croft on the shores of Loch Fyne

Caravan & camping

Glendaruel Caravan Park

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Peaceful site set within an arboretum on the Cowal Way with fine views.

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Auchindrain

Auchindrain, Argyll & Bute

Inn

Tigh An Truish

Oban, Argyll & Bute

★★★★★

Overlooks the iconic 'Bridge Across the Atlantic'.

Restaurant

Tigh An Truish

Oban, Argyll & Bute

Great Scottish food on the beautiful Isle of Seil.

Hotel

Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa

Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

Attractive hotel in an enviable location with uninterrupted loch views.

Restaurant

Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa

Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

Fine Scottish ingredients and loch views.

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Inveraray Jail

Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

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Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

Inn

The Colintraive

Colintraive, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

Perfect setting on the edge of Loch Lomond National Park.

Restaurant

The Colintraive

Colintraive, Argyll & Bute

Well-supported by locals and visitors alike.

Restaurant

Faodail at Taychreggan Hotel

Kilchrenan, Argyll & Bute

Ambitious cooking with sublime loch views.

Hotel

Royal Hotel

Oban, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Centrally located and only a few strides from the harbour.

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Taychreggan Hotel

Kilchrenan, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Characterful country house in stunning Highland location.

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St Columba's Cathedral

Oban, Argyll & Bute

Restaurant

Grill Room

Oban, Argyll & Bute

Confident cooking of local seafood and steaks.

Hotel

Oban Bay Hotel

Oban, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

This wonderful hotel offers comfortable and luxurious surroundings.

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Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore, Argyll & Bute

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Glen Nant National Nature Reserve

Ichrachan, Argyll & Bute

Bed & breakfast

Rowan House B+B and A Self Catering Apartment

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute

★★★★★

A lovely house set on the banks of the beautiful Loch Goil.

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Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

Oban, Argyll & Bute

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Cruachan Power Station

Lochawe, Argyll & Bute

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Duart Castle

Craignure, Argyll & Bute

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Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace

Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute

Hotel

Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa

Craignure, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

A great base for exploring this beautiful island.

Spa

Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa

Craignure, Argyll & Bute

Rejuvenating retreat with outstanding views.

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Rothesay Castle

Rothesay, Argyll & Bute

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Bute Museum

Rothesay, Argyll & Bute

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Linn Botanic Gardens

Cove, Argyll & Bute

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Kilchurn Castle

Dalmally, Argyll & Bute

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Ardencraig

Rothesay, Argyll & Bute

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Argyll Forest Park

Arrochar, Argyll & Bute

Hotel

Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island

Eriska, Argyll & Bute

★★★★★

Gorgeous views and a truly unique and memorable experience.

Spa

Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island

Eriska, Argyll & Bute

Tranquil indulgence in a remote spot.

Restaurant

Restaurant at Isle of Eriska

Eriska, Argyll & Bute

Top level dining and 300 acres of private island.

Holiday park

Rosneath Castle Park

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

★★★★★

Quality holiday park in a stunning loch-side location.

Attraction

Bunnahabhain Distillery Visitor Centre

Port Askaig, Argyll & Bute

Quality Assessed

A fascinating examination of the whisky-making process.

Hotel

The Pierhouse Hotel

Port Appin, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Attractive bedrooms with pleasant décor and furnishings.

Restaurant

The Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant

Port Appin, Argyll & Bute

Top-notch fish and seafood with stunning views.

Public house

The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant

Port Appin, Argyll & Bute

Relaxed family-run bar/restaurant on a sea loch shore

Inn

Port Askaig

Port Askaig, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Popular meeting point just by the harbour.

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Hill House

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

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Geilston Garden

Cardross, Argyll & Bute

Guest accommodation

Kilmeny

Bowmore, Argyll & Bute

★★★★★

A wonderful stay with superb hospitality showcased throughout.

Bed & breakfast

Seaview Bed & Breakfast

Fionnphort, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

A welcoming house close to the shore just across from Iona.

Caravan & camping

Carradale Bay Caravan Park

Carradale, Argyll & Bute

★★★

Winning combination of beach location and views of Arran.

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Staffa National Nature Reserve

Bunessan, Argyll & Bute

Attraction

Tobermory Distillery

Tobermory, Argyll & Bute

Quality Assessed

Right on the coast, a late 18th-century whisky distillery.

Restaurant

18 Restaurant & Bar

Port Ellen, Argyll & Bute

Local fish a specialty here.

Hotel

Another Place, The Machrie

Port Ellen, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

Beautiful hotel in a stunning Hebridean landscape.

Guest accommodation

Tigh na Mara Guesthouse

Argyll, Argyll & Bute

★★★★

A neat guesthouse with a lovely location and great views.

Hotel

Coll Hotel

Argyll, Argyll & Bute

★★★

An incredible setting on the Hebridean Isle of Coll.

Restaurant

Coll Hotel

Argyll, Argyll & Bute

Excellent seafood in long-established hotel.

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RSPB Coll

Totronald, Argyll & Bute

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